Media Studies

Media Studies deals with the analysis of media representations and responses, examining genre, narrative/technical codes, and media language. Representations of gender, age, ethnicity and identity are explored. This might translate into a study, for example, of television drama or the conventions of the music industry. These topics are tested through the end of course examination, whilst the coursework element explores production processes.

AS Examination
Unit 1 MS Media Representations and Responses
Unit 2 MS Media Production Processes

A2 Examination
Unit 3 MS3 Media Investigation and Production
Unit 4 MS4 Media  - Text, Industry and Audience

Entry requirements:

It is expected that students should:

· be interested in how the media works;

· be keen to try out their creative skills to produce their own media products;

· be able to carry out detailed research;

· be well-organised and methodical in their approach; and

· have an enquiring mind and a lively response to independent work.

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